used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
Baumgardner
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From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
Baumgardner's
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From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
next to; at the side of
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
lacking funds
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
coat-pocket
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From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
Dr
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From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
a long fixed look
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
HAMMERnounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
Helmuth
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From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
Jenson
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From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
Krausz
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From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
MotioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
Sara
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From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
except for; apart from
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this juncture, however, Sara Helmuth developed resources of her own.
thwartsnounUS /θwɔːrts/
plural of “thwart” — a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Motioning to Hammer to hold on, she calmly took a revolver from his coat-pocket, rose, and went forward.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The American caught Baumgardner's helpless gaze and ordered Mohammed to hold the two craft together while he attended to Jenson.
whimperingverbUS /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “whimper” — cry weakly or softly
From this reading As Baumgardner tried to put him over the side he broke away, and flung himself face downward across the fore thwarts of the boat with whimpering, inarticulate cries.
which person or people
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAMMER BEGINS TO SEE Not until reaching the launch did Jenson, who was almost beside himself with terror, seem to realize that Dr. Krausz had been powerless to save him from Hammer.
